Wow its the first already and its almost the start of a new term for me and Thomas. Thomas goes back on Wednesday - year 1 already - time flies! I go back on Tuesday but we have effectively 2 days of INSET so only 2 days this week with students - hurrah! I think we are all ready - at least we have tomorrow to sort out the loose ends.
It is also my husbands birthday tomorrow - I was going to get him tickets to the Goodwood revival that we have been going to for a few years, but it is sold out - what is going on there! Should have got the tickets earlier - but have instead got him a days hire of a Caterham 7. He loves these cars and I can't afford to buy one so a day will have to do!!
Didn't post last week as we were on holiday in Somerset staying with my mum and dad again. We had a lovely week - went to Creally Park, Clarks village (to get shoes!) and had a beautiful day at the beech - posted about these
Here.
Anyway - this is not what this post should be about.
This post should really be about beads!!
I signed up for the Morticia KAL with Boo knits on Ravelry 2 weeks ago and have since been following the KAL thread. It has become very obvious that I should be worried about beads!! I have never done beading before so this is new to me.
I have, therefore been looking through many bead stores online - I have purchased some basic clear beads in the correct size, but since then have seen many more. The question I have, is that if I end up purchasing millions of beads (which is wholly possible) and I can't stand beading - what am I going to do with them?! A possible answer is coming up later!
This week I have completed a couple more hexipuffs and made a good start on both the Gradient sweater and the first crocodile scarf.
The Gradient is nearly finished as you can see
here on my project page
I am really pleased with this - especially as it is my first sweater - hopefully will finish this weekend.
Pictured with the sweater is my answer to the beads issue!!
In one of the magazines I have been reading I saw an advert for row counters that were pieces of jewelry. I had a close look and thought that I could probably do that!! So I went to my local Hobbycraft, perused the beads and jewelry making section and came up with this.
I am very happy with this to the extent that I reckon, with more beads I could make a few more of these as presents!!
The crocodile scarf is also progressing but not as fast as I want to finish the sweater.
I have also signed up for another mystery KAL with the Amy Miller group (the designer of Little Gradient). I have gone for 4 cowls (as opposed to 4 mitts) and hopefully these will be up sometime today. There will be 4 patterns released each week of September - hopefully to use some of my stash - although I know I will probably find a way to invest in more!
In summary, my list now looks like this:
Firstly, gifts for Christmas
For Daniel and Lily - a toy- ?dragon and rabbit using stash yarn
For the sisters in law - wristwarmers - finished 14/08/13
For my mum and brother - pot covers
For Thomas and Luke - crocodile scarf - one started
For my mum and mil - dishcloths and bag - finished 3 cloths!
Then, there's all the projects just for me
Finish tote bag - hurrah - finished 04/07
Hat for me - finished 09/08/13
Socks for me - definitely using my A Stash Addict yarn
Placemats - in time for Christmas I hope!
Scarf for the husband
Shawl for me - Dragonfly wings by Boo knits - will be my next project - finished 14/07
Winter hats for the boys
Additions!
Little Gradient for Thomas - Nearly finished
Hexipuffs - more made
Bonnet for SCBU - finished 14/08/13
Vanilla socks as first sock project - yarn bought from Mellifera yarns
MKAL with One skein - scarflette - finished 26/07/13
MKAL with Boo Knits - Morticia - start 01/10/13
MKAL with Amy Miller group - start 01/09/13
